Corporate Travel News - February 2026

Airline updates

Etihad Airways announces new nonstop flights between Luxembourg and Abu Dhabi

Etihad Airways will make history as the first Middle East airline to fly to Luxembourg, with flights launching on 29 October 2026. The service will operate three times per week onboard A321LR aircraft with three cabin classes, including First Suites and lie-flat Business. Read more

 

 

United introduces meal pre-ordering for customers travelling in Economy

United customers travelling in the Economy cabin can now order fresh meals like burgers and sandwiches before their flight, via the airline’s website and app. This move intends to give customers more choice and while helping to reduce food waste. From 1 March, this will be the only way to purchase fresh entrees but snack boxes, packaged snacks and beverages will still be available to purchase onboard. Read more

 

LOT Polish Airlines reveals redesigned Boeing 737 MAX 8 cabin interior

Inspired by Poland’s natural landscapes, the design concept aligns with LOT’s refreshed business lounges introduced to passengers last year. The new aesthetic combines a colour scheme with deep blues and warm amber accents with thoughtful use of light to enhance comfort and relaxation. Passengers will also enjoy modern seats with a six-way adjustable headrest, USB-C ports, a mobile phone holders and a range of ergonomic features. Read more

 

Air India’s new bespoke B787-9 takes off on popular Mumbai-Frankfurt route

The all-new B7878-9 features new custom-styled interiors, type A and C charging ports, Bluetooth headphone connectivity, onboard mood lightning inspired by ancient Indian wellness traditions throughout. Alongside Economy and Premium Economy cabins, the aircraft has 30 Business Class suites in a spacious 1-2-1 layout, each offering fully flat beds up to 79 inches long with a 42-inch pitch, wireless charging, large 17-inch 4K QLED HDR touchscreens and ample storage. Read more

 

Hotel updates

Hotel Rathauspark Wien opens in the heart of Vienna

The opening marks the brand debut of Accor’s Handwritten Collection in Austria. Set within a beautifully-restored 19th-century Viennese residence, the 102-room hotel is conveniently-located nearby Vienna’s City Hall, the Hofburg, and Museums Quartier.

 

 

Hilton signs The BoTree London, Curio Collection in Marylebone

The 200-room hotel offers guests three distinct experiences: LAVO, a two-storey restaurant serving coastal-Italian cuisine; The BoTree Bar, a stylish day-to-night social hub; and 77, cultural venue for exclusive parties and events. For more intimate gatherings, there is also a 33-seat screening room. It’s located just a few minutes from Bond Street station and the Elizabeth Line for easy connections to Heathrow Airport, Canary Wharf and more. Read more

 

Waldorf Astoria Marbella set to open in 2029

Waldorf Astoria Marbella will offer 120 guest rooms and suites and 120 branded residences. Amenities will include indoor and outdoor pools, two restaurants, lobby bar, pool bar, spa with four treatment rooms, fitness centre, meeting spaces, and golf course access. Read more

 

 

Radisson Individuals opens two new hotels in Southern Germany

HARBR. Hotel Konstanz is nearby the Bodenseeforum Konstanz conference and events venue. It features 76 stylish rooms and studios with kitchenettes, the ‘Living Room’ restaurant and ‘Spelunke’ bar with a maritime-inspired atmosphere. HARBR. Hotel Heilbronn offers 127 rooms and suites, including 15 long-stay apartments in one of Germany’s most celebrated wine regions. There are also two on-site meeting spaces for corporate events, or for larger gatherings the hotel partners with the nearby WTX Conference Center. Read more

 

Ground updates

LNER’s First Class Lounge at London King’s Cross set for major refurbishment

Estimated to reopen in spring, the redesign will add extra seating capacity, dedicated zones for working and additional storage for luggage and pushchairs. The reception area and toilet facilities will also be upgraded. Read more

 

 

Blacklane launches operations in four new cities in Italy and Germany

Customers in Varese, Bergamo, Verona, and Nuremberg can now experience Blacklane’s luxury mobility services, including airport transfers, long city-to-city journeys, in-city travel, and chauffeurs by-the-hour. The addition of Varese also facilitates cross-border travel between Italy and Switzerland. Read more

 

 

Carey announces franchise renewals with six partners across Europe

Carey has renewed its franchise agreements with its esteemed partners in Germany, Switzerland, France, Spain and Italy, strengthening its position as a preferred luxury ground transportation provider in key European markets. Read more